37 miners died of suffocation in NSCDC custody, panel finds

An investigative panel found that 37 miners died from suffocation while in NSCDC custody in Niger State. The panel recommended N1.4 billion compensation for families of 33 victims and 44 survivors, summary dismissal of involved officers, and institutional reforms.

Pidgin: Investigative panel find say 37 miners die from suffocation wey dem dey inside NSCDC custody for Niger State. Dem recommend say make dem pay 1.4 billion to family of 33 victims and 44 wey survive, sack all officer wey involved, plus make dem do institutional reforms.

How this affects you: Families of 33 dead miners and 44 survivors in Niger State are to receive N1.4 billion compensation.